Garden State Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Choosing your tile color , shape , and layout are all important parts of designing your dream space. However, when it comes to the part that pulls the entire design together, we save the best for last – and that’s grout. Read on as Garden State Tile reviews the key factors to consider when selecting the perfect grout for your design.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cement tiles have become popular for homeowners and interior designers because of their unique patterns, durability, and versatility. However, one of the most common questions we are asked is how to maintain cement tiles when dealing with stains. Stains can appear on cement tiles for various reasons.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

Since grout is one of the very few tile or stone installation products that remains visible when the project is completed, its longevity, performance and resistance to mold and mildew are crucial,” said Ryan Blair, Laticrete senior product manager.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Las Vegas—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has introduced True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. Using the technology, licensee partners can offer unprecedented durability as well as an innovative middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

.— Sika , a global leader in specialty chemicals, strengthened its offerings to the commercial and residential tiling markets with a new, ready-to-use (RTU) grout. SikaTile-Ultima Grout upholds the high quality the company’s tile setting product line while carrying several new features. Color consistent.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

We’re loving the latest trend for textured tiles, but while these 3D patterned tiles look fantastic, it does make them much trickier to add grout to. We’ve put together some quick tips to help you when fixing textured tiles with grout. DIY Tiling Tips diy advice grout textured tiles'

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was installed and grouted within this 4 hour time frame. Now there are some installers and manufacturers of tile and tile products who will tell you that you have to wait 24 hours before grouting tile. Whenever using tile adhesives the time required for the premixed stuff is 24 hours.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 15, 2021

Metro Tile Madness! With everyone going mad for metro tiles this year, we thought it was about time we updated our classic metro tile range! We’re proud to introduce the new Siam tile range to our collection. Four stunning colours to choose from, one great metro tile range – Find it all with Siam.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 20, 2020

Make the most of your outdoor spaces year-round with ceramic tile from Spain. Thanks to its technical properties, ceramic tile can withstand the passing of time, resisting temperature changes, humidity, and inclement weather. Add character and charm to outdoor spaces with tile in varying hues or patterns. Gayafores, Oregón Miel.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Coverings exhibit booth #C10011. Coverings exhibit booth #C9920.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Ceramic tiles offer an exciting and infinite number of design possibilities for decorating interiors and exteriors. While tiles are traditionally placed upon floors and walls with collection counterparts, we’re stepping out-of-the-box to explore modern and innovative ways to apply the beauty and practicality of this surface material.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Flooring products. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

–Mapei Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, highlighted its family of carbon-neutral products. Now, specifiers, contractors and home owners can choose to use products that are fully offset throughout their entire life cycle. We understand that being carbon neutral is not enough.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. What is Grout Haze?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys is hosting the Torlys XPedition, an immersive booth experience showcasing its newest product innovations including Torlys Everest Hardwood and Cork at Surfaces, Feb. The post Torlys to display new products at TISE 2022 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Torlys XP floors are launching in March 2022.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dalton—COREtec, premium flooring brand of Shaw Industries , has released its 2024 new product introductions. According to the brand, its new additions focus on true consumer solutions, with products designed to meet homeowners’ most-desired performance benefits and messaging tested and proven to succeed at retail.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Indianapolis—Virginia Tile is expanding its operations into Indiana with the opening of a brand-new, all-in-one, full-service branch located here. Virginia Tile said it plans to have a phased opening as it brings in stock and complete different departmental areas. It also carries best-in-class installation solutions, grout and sealers.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Redecorating a room with new tile means you will be making lots of decisions. We think you will agree that cement tile is the best choice, but then what? But fear not, as there is one simple hack that will make choosing your cement tile for your space easier, square tiles. Square tiles can create a monochromatic look.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

CeraGrout enables GIMIG to give their customers what they want: the authentic look of ceramics, with lightning-fast installation as well as the freedom to choose any color, for both tile surfaces and grout lines. i4F CeraGrout panels and tiles feature integrated grout lines, available in any color, that are durable and easier to clean.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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As The Tile Turns

APRIL 29, 2016

Is dirty grout and tile in your bathroom cramping your style? Between all the self-proclaimed tile cleaning products and grout cleaning products on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are really the best cleaning products for your bathroom. You’re not the only one.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

All but two stenciled designs include color-coordinated and nonporous InteGrout, offering original Karndean visuals in a quicker and easier to install alternative to ceramic and porcelain tile, the company said. The post Karndean adds grouted stone looks to Korlok Select line appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Congratulations to Tile of Spain manufacturer Magna Tile. Their Luxury Series tile has been listed in the ‘TOH Top 100 Best New Home Products 2013’ from This Old House magazine. The DIY-friendly design calls for less grout work and leaves less room for error.

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As The Tile Turns

JULY 29, 2014

We recently received this great tool from the experts at Artistic Tile showing the prominent effect of grout color in a mosaic application. As designers push the boundaries of mosaic design, grout can often become more visible thus altering the appearance of such mosaics. No doubt about it, grout makes all the difference!!!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s new RevoTile was recently named a “Best Flooring Product Of The Year” in Architectural Record magazine’s annual award competition. Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. Innovative RevoTile is unique; there is nothing like it on the market.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Las Vegas—Sika and Merkrete will showcase their products at TISE 2024 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here next week. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Tile Doctor

JANUARY 15, 2014

Learning how to grout glass tile is not very difficult, and the result can be stunning if you use the right techniques and products. Glass tile can make an elegant and beautiful statement in any home, especially when grouted correctly. It is important to take the same kind of care.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 17, 2022

The best tile shop also depends on your location, budget, and quality of material and above all, service. However, your smaller tile shops tend to use mid and upper grade products for their quality and attractive design. Smaller tile shops are usually just display stores and you have to order it and wait for it to arrive.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Unlike most tile collections, Cava’s strength lies in graphic patterns of incisions, instead of surface decoration.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. While Surfaces remains the main stage for most manufacturers, new products are hitting the streets—and dealer showrooms—this fall that have never been seen before.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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Tile Doctor

JANUARY 16, 2014

New Product Launch, STAINMASTER™ Tile and Grout System The Flooring Industry’s Iconic brand, STAINMASTER®, will be at the Surfaces Show with The Tile Doctor® in Las Vegas on January 28-30. Together they will be showcasing recent advancements in tile and grouting products.

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